(WSB photos by Torin Record-Sand unless otherwise credited)

After all that rain, dozens of salmon spawners are approaching the entrance to Fauntleroy Creek . That’s what longtime salmon-watch volunteer Dennis Hinton told the 100+ people who gathered to ceremonially welcome them home this afternoon: “They’re out there, and they’re coming!”

(This photo and next by Dave Gershgorn)

It’s a fall tradition, inviting community members to gather near the creek, to sing and drum during a short gathering that also includes writing messages for the returnees.

(Judy Pickens and Dennis Hinton)

The gathering was emceed by Judy Pickens , who – along with husband Phil Sweetland – also has long volunteered for Salmon in the Schools , which will be different for local participants this year as

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